Thursday 17th October 2002
7.30pm
@ SS.Peter & Paul Church, 112 Entry Hill, Bath BA2 5LS

El Shaddai Concelebrated Mass of Healing

Come and join in this concelebrated Mass of Healing at SS. Peter & Paul Church, to pray for all in need of healing and anointing.
Note changed venue from previously advertised.

Thursday 24th October 2002
7.00pm,
Academy Hall, Prior Park College, Ralph Allen Drive, Bath BA2 5AH

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Second Meriol Trevor Memorial Lecture:
"Burma: Faith and Freedom"

During One World Week and on United Nations' Day, the 2nd Meriol Trevor Memorial Lecture will be given by Mr.James Mawdsley, the Catholic Human Rights Activist. All interested members of the University & wider community, & friends are welcome at the invitation of the Catholic Chaplain to Higher Education in Bath. Click for more details...

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Friday 1st November 2002 1.20pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

All Saints Day - Mass @ 1.20pm - Holy Day of Obligation

Holy Mass will be celebrated in the Chaplaincy at lunchtime. Please come along if you can - all Catholics are encouraged to attend Mass today.

Friday 1st November
7.15pm,
@ SS.Peter & Paul Church,
112 Entry Hill, Combe Down, Bath BA2 5LS

Celebration of Holy Mass in the (Latin) Tridentine Rite

With the permission and approval of the Bishop of Clifton, the Latin Mass Society has requested Fr.Bill, OSM, to celebrate Holy Mass in the Tridentine Rite. If you have never experienced this way of celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, you are invited to come and see. Click for more details...

Saturday 2nd November 2002
@ local Bath churches (see churches for times)

All Souls Day Mass - Commemoration of Faithful Departed

Mass will be celebrated in the churches throughout Bath to remember the souls of the departed. Come along and pray for relatives, friends, etc.

Sunday 24th November 2002
12.00 noon,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

The Fourth 'International Student Mass' at Bath Campus - National Youth Sunday / Feast of Christ the King / plus Confirmation Ceremony

For all, and especially those from distant overseas countries... come & enjoy various styles of Music (including The Rainbow Steel Band) & Prayer from all over the Catholic World at the Ecumenical Chaplaincy Building, Bath University, with an excellent 'Bring and Share' international buffet lunch following Mass (12 noon). Both Bishop Declan Lang of Clifton (making his first visit to the University as Bishop) and Fr.Robert King (new Catholic Chaplain to Bristol University), will be there to celebrate the event's 4th year. Click for more details...

Wed 4th December
Doors open 7.00pm, Service starts 7.30pm.

@ Bath Abbey, Bath

Bath Spa University College Ecumenical Carol Service

Ecumenical Carol Service at Bath Abbey. Arrive early if you want good seats! The Abbey often gets filled very quickly for this popular event. Followed by Bath Spa University College CathSoc Mulled Wine and Mince Pies event at Catholic Chaplaincy House, 5 Harley Street, Bath.

Thursday 19th December
Doors open 7.00pm, Service starts 7.30pm.

@ Bath Abbey, Bath

University of Bath Ecumenical Carol Service

Ecumenical Carol Service at Bath Abbey. Arrive early if you want good seats! The Abbey will be full very quickly for this popular event. Followed by (surprise, surprise!) Bath University CathSoc Mulled Wine and Mince Pies event but this time at St.John's Church Hall, South Parade, Bath.

Thursday 20th February 2003
7.30pm,
The Michael Tippett Centre, Bath Spa University College (BSUC), Newton Park, Corston Drive, Newton St Loe, Bath

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Lecture: 'J.R.R.Tolkien, Catholicism and use of Allegory'

The second in a series of Catholic Chaplaincy to Higher Education in Bath annual lectures on J.R.R.Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', given by Lord David Alton, Professor of Citizenship at Liverpool John Moores University. Click for more details...

Lord Alton is a trustee of the Catholic Central Library, author of six books, Independent Crossbench Peer and former member of the House of Commons, where he represented a Liverpool constituency for 18 years. Full biography at www.davidalton.co.uk

Wednesday 5th March 2003

12.05 midday,
@ Twiverton Building, Room TN101, BSUC, Newton Park, Corston Drive, Newton St Loe, Bath
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1.20pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Ash Wednesday: Beginning of the Holy Season of Lent

The start of the Holy Season of Lent in preparation for Easter... Ash Wednesday opportunities for Holy Mass with the Blessing & Receiving Blessed Ashes are:
University of Bath Campus - Chaplaincy - 1.20pm,
Bath Spa University College Campus - Twiverton Building Room TN101 12.05 midday-12-35pm,
and in the Catholic parishes (Sts.Peter & Paul) 11.00am. & 7.15pm.
There is also an Ecumenical Blessing & Distribution of Ashes at University of Bath Campus at 8.30am.

Although not a Holyday of Obligation, many students and staff find it a powerful beginning to Lent to be at Holy Mass and receive the blessed ashes. The ashes come from the burning of last year's blessed palms from Palm Sunday and remind us how quickly glory and praise due to God can be forgotten. Lent is a time to review our lives and perhaps make some fresh starts! Ash Wednesday is one of the two remaining Days of Fast (i.e. adults between 18-60 to considerably reduce the amount of food we eat & children appropriately) and Abstinence (from meat) and to give alms! Fridays of Lent to do particular forms of penance by personal choice (with the recommendation that we fast) and giving Lenten Alms.

Fridays of Lent...
1.15pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Fridays... STATIONS OF THE CROSS (Lasts about 20 minutes)

Every Friday in Lent there will be Stations of the Cross (which lasts about 20 minutes) led by Fr.Bill & Students in the Ecumenical Chaplaincy Building

Monday 10th March 2003
6.00pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Lectio Divina / Bible Study: Reflecting on The Gospel of Mark

Reflections led by Fr. Bill - The Gospel of Mark is the main choice of Scripture at Holy Mass during this third year of the Liturgical cycle and so we are spending a little time together studying this important part of the Gospel. Bring a sandwich - hot drinks are provided. (Fr. Bill, OSM.)

Fridays of Lent...
1.15pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Fridays... STATIONS OF THE CROSS (Lasts about 20 minutes)

Every Friday in Lent there will be Stations of the Cross (which lasts about 20 minutes) led by Fr.Bill & Students in the Ecumenical Chaplaincy Building

Saturday 15th March 2003
12.30pm,
@ Presbytery,
SS.Peter & Paul Church, 112 Entry Hill,
Bath BA2 5LS

Growing in Faith: Student RCIA & Preparation for Sacrament of Confirmation (2nd Session) - lunchtime meeting

The 2nd session of the Student RCIA & Preparation for Sacrament of Confirmation begins with a lunch at the Presbytery, Sts.Peter and Paul Church. RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and takes the form of a discussion group where you can learn more about the Catholic faith. Those already confirmed but not so sure of their faith, or those who don't know what RCIA is, find out more by coming along, and join others already learning more about the faith. If you wish to take part, for catering purposes please let Fr.Bill know by e-mail that you intend to come.

Monday 17th March 2003
6.00pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Lectio Divina / Bible Study: Reflecting on The Gospel of Mark

Reflections this week reflecting on Women in Mark's Gospel, which is the main choice at Holy Mass during this third year of the Liturgical cycle and so we are spending a little time together studying this important part of the Gospel. Bring a sandwich if you wish - hot drinks are provided. (Fr. Bill, OSM.)

Fridays of Lent...
1.15pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Fridays... STATIONS OF THE CROSS (Lasts about 20 minutes)

Every Friday in Lent there will be Stations of the Cross (which lasts about 20 minutes) led by Fr.Bill & Students in the Ecumenical Chaplaincy Building

Sunday 23rd March 2003
2.00pm,
@ Presbytery,
SS.Peter & Paul Church, 112 Entry Hill,
Bath BA2 5LS

Take No.13 bus from Manvers St and ask to get off at South Stoke Road for the church at Entry Hill/ or the 20A from Campus and ask to get off at Entry Hill.

Growing in Faith: Student RCIA & Preparation for Sacrament of Confirmation (3rd Session) - lunchtime meeting

The 3rd session of the Student RCIA & Preparation for Sacrament of Confirmation begins with a lunch at the Presbytery, Sts.Peter and Paul Church. Approx 9/10 are taking part in this but others are welcome to join in at any stage. RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and takes the form of a discussion group where you can learn more about the Catholic faith. Those already confirmed but not so sure of their faith, or those who don't know what RCIA is, find out more by coming along, and join others in sharing the Faith in this next session. If you wish to take part, for catering purposes please let Fr.Bill know by e-mail that you intend to come.

Sunday 23rd March 2003
7.30pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Do Catholics Worship Mary? - An Evangelical-Catholic Debate in irenic fashion, with Alison Hull (Evangelical journalist) & Dwight Longenecker (Catholic).

Do Catholics Worship Mary? Come and hear the discussion with key speakers - Alison Hull - Evangelical journalist, editor and theology graduate (from the Bristol area) & Dwight Longenecker - Catholic co-author of 'Challenging Catholics' (with John Martin (Evangelical)) published by Paternoster Press. All welcome.

Followed by the usual monthly Bath Ecumenical Chaplaincy ecumenical prayer. All welcome.

Monday 24th March 2003
6.00pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Lectio Divina / Bible Study: Reflecting on The Gospel of Mark

Further reflections studying this important part of the Gospel. Bring a sandwich if you wish - hot drinks are provided. (Fr. Bill, OSM.)

Fridays of Lent...
1.15pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Fridays... STATIONS OF THE CROSS (Lasts about 20 minutes)

Every Friday in Lent there will be Stations of the Cross (which lasts about 20 minutes) led by Fr.Bill & Students in the Ecumenical Chaplaincy Building

Thursday 29th May 2003 1.20pm,
@ Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

Ascension Day - Mass @ 1.20pm - Holy Day of Obligation

Holy Mass will be celebrated in the Chaplaincy at lunchtime. Please come along if you can - all Catholics are encouraged to attend Mass today.

Sunday 1st June 2003
12.00 noon,
Chaplaincy Centre, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath

& every Sunday...

Holy Mass at University of Bath Campus

Come along to celebrate Mass with other students, staff and members of the chaplaincy community.

Mass is held in the Ecumenical Chaplaincy building at 12 midday every Sunday during term time, and on most Sundays in the vacations (check times for these days).